The implementation of the new tax laws and amendments directs the enactment of the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112). This law imposes a levy of GHS100 per tonne on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from the electricity producers, as statutory incidence; In accordance with the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), this...
WAPCo Undertakes Planned Shut Down for Regulatory Test
Tuesday January 23, 2024, Accra - The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo)will undertake a coordinated and planned Emergency Shut Down (ESD) and High IntegrityPressure Protection System (HIPPS) Proof tests at our facilities in Ghana, Togo, Benin andNigeria, between 28th and 30th January 2024. The schedule for this regulatory...
NOTICE OF INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT: SECRETARY GENERAL OF WAPP
Position: SECRETARY GENERAL OF WAPPOpen to: All ECOWAS CitizensLocation: Abomey-Calavi, Republic of Benin I. Introduction The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is a specialized institution of ECOWAS comprising an association of public utilities and private companies working in the electricity sector in West Africa. It was created by Decision A/DEC.5/12/99 of the Authority...
Notice of International Recruitment: Secretary General of WAPP
Position: SECRETARY GENERAL OF WAPP Open to: All ECOWAS CitizensLocation: Abomey-Calavi, Republic of Benin I. Introduction The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is a specialized institution of ECOWAS comprising an association of public utilities and private companies working in the electricity sector in West Africa. It was created by Decision...
SUCCESSFUL SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE WAPP POWER GRID
[Cotonou, Benin] - The West African Power Pool (WAPP) has recently reached a major milestone in the realization of its mandate to interconnect the power transmission networks of ECOWAS member states and create a unified regional electricity market
Unveiling the Cost Implications of Power Purchase Agreements in Deregulated Energy Markets
Power purchase agreements (PPAs) constitute a cornerstone of energy transactions in deregulated markets,
Upholding financial stability of energy sector: Why IPPs cannot accept debt haircut
The energy landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by the growing role of the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in meeting global electricity demands. In the intricate landscape of deregulated electricity markets, the role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) is pivotal in driving electricity generation and supply. Recent debt haircut proposals by government,...